Description
These chunky peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened, offering a delicious balance of chocolate and peanut butter with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, applesauce, and maple syrup. They’re gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for a healthier indulgence.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural or regular)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup oat flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 tbsp extra peanut butter (for swirling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, oat flour, salt, and baking soda until a thick batter forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If desired, warm an extra tablespoon of peanut butter and drizzle it on top, swirling with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- For best texture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
Substitute mashed banana or Greek yogurt for applesauce if needed.
Sunflower seed butter can replace peanut butter for a nut-free option.
Refrigerating enhances the fudgy texture and makes slicing easier.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
